The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

HOW TO QUIET KIDS

WHENEVER THE CHILDREN USED TO SING AT THE TABLE, I USED TO TELL
THEM THIS OLD SAYING THAT MY MOTHER TOLD ME AS A YOUNGSTER, TO
MAKE THEM STOP: "IF YOU SING AT THE TABLE YOUR HUSBAND WILL
HAVE A CRAZY WIFE." THEY RARELY UNDERSTOOD THE IMPLICATIONS
OF THE SAYING BUT IT CERTAINLY SILENCED THEM.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION

Date learned: 00-00-1932